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Xtreme - VEGA
(http://www.oople.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=15)
little ESC-position-mod on an X10
I did some little modifications on my pred in order to get all my electrics into the chassis without space-issues.
I wrote a little building-article on the-pred.co.uk but here are some pics allready. http://ludodg.com/RC/Predator/ESC-mo...06_320x240.JPG http://ludodg.com/RC/Predator/ESC-mo...08_320x240.JPG http://ludodg.com/RC/Predator/ESC-mo...10_320x240.JPG for more info, see the linked article on the-pred.co.uk |
looks good lowie but will the shell still fit ok :confused:
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yup, it does :)
I'll take and post a picture later this evening |
look forward to seeing it
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u dont need to build a full platform like that u can just build it on to the servo which is what i have done with my gtb in my x11 i have used a x10 shell as it is slightly diffrent not sure the x11 shell will fit
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i dont have a camera m8 but it is easy to do erm twins have done it i think if not im sure theres pics on pred forum
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cheers mate will pm them :thumbsup:
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basically m8 u just use double sided tape on half the esc and prop it against motor over the centre shaft
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or you can make a little lexan platform from the servo, over the prop shaft, and double side it to the chassis on the other side, if that makes sense??
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Pictures when a GTB is mounted in a Pred on the servo please. I tried it on my Pred but it's impossible to make the shell fit then.
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no m8 i have done it have u taken the little black spacers out from under the fan as this will help also is ur shell fasten by clips or velcro as the velcro sits the shell slightly higher
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I don't have a fan and the body is fasten with clips;)
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Its also pretty easy to mount a low profile servo on its end and fit the gtb on the chassis. Im runnin the micro spektrum receiver also on the chassis. PT slots in no problem too
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lowie... you need an X11 spur gear my friend! the old X10 ones are incorrectly manufactured (something to do with the pitch and the amount of teeth)... i do like your speedo mount though, nicely done!!...
all i did with min was got some 3mm plastic off ebay... cut out 2 small squares (one a bit larger than the other) stuck them together then stuck the to the servo with the larger square overlapping the prop shaft.. hope that makes sense? Tom |
Well, I thought of doing a similar thing, but my low-profile servo made this a bit difficult.
Also, with the use of aluminium I got an extra cooling aid ... so I went for the metal plate. And last argument: I know double-side tape can be very strong and mine is fine but not that strong and I want to minimize risks, so I prefer everything bolted. About the spurgear: untill now, I haven't had any problems with the original spur, but I do have two white ones (X11-ones offcourse) in my spare-box. For the moment I'm still training and tuning but the moment I decide to drive in competition, I will certainly change this spur. I have done some completely other competition on an international level (nothing comparable with RC: archery) and I know that it is in those very tense moments, that errors, little failures in equipment can cost much. So I always try to go on the safe side, I guess. Optimal preparation makes driving on the track less stressy and easier, I think :) |
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no he just bent a peice of metal into a Z shape and glued or velcro'd it to the chassis next to the servo so the esc sits on top of the servo. if that makes sense?
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oh right i sort of see what you mean :lol:
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Mmmmmm, there wasn't that much wrong with the X10 spur gears to be fair, I did at least a whole season on one! It's all about the meshing IMHO.
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One more for the pot - I mounted my speedo directly on the chassis, but this required one of the servo ears to be cut, leaving the remaing ear and servo tape to do the job (which it has, no problems). Not totally ideal, but it does result in a very low C of G - which is nice.
Both me and my brother have had failed X10 spur gears, although we got a fair bit of racing done before failure, maybe half a season or so. FYI the X11 spur gear will rub on the 'Jesus Pin' rear brace unless you file / dremel some ally away. Looking forward to hearing more about these 'high volume' shocks being tested.. |
And whilst I'm here - I've just remembered, wasn't there a nicely executed mod from a French guy who mounted his servo 'end on' (i.e standing upright) which gave him loads of space to mount the speedo directly to the chassis? It looked good.
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yes but lewis owner of xtreme has also done it
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i have also got my gtb mounted on the chassis and my servo is standing up.
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Yeah - that's the one Lowie. Just read your full post on the-pred, so I know the score with your setup now. Surprised you had thermal issues with the Mamba though.
Jeff - how you getting on with your Pred? Used it in anger yet? |
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have u actully raced it yet:) i think he means
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nope waiting on parts. takes awhile to get them to me.:(
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I've got my low profile servo on its side. Loads of room!! Been running it like this for a few months now with no probs!
http://www.oople.com/rc/photos/nif20...s/OOP_6820.jpg |
that is bloody neat what servo posts you using???
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Its Lewis' car. I believe it's custom made. Team Xtreme were planning on releasing a conversion kit for this however, I havnt heard anything more of this so cannot confirm if it will happen
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I used a short servo post mounted sideways onto the side of the tub on the outside and a cut down motor mount tube(ally one not the stainless one) on the inside. Then drill and counter sink the chassis where you want the servo to go. It does made a lot more space. The photo doesn't really show. I think you could probably get a normal size spectrum rec in. The other thing I've done is run the speedo wires out the bottom of the speedo and through the spine in the chassis.
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really there is no need for a conversion kit as it is simple to make the mounts your self. its a matter of drilling holes.. but it would be nice if there was so that way you have the correct mounts and not have to make them yourself.:thumbsup:
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Any pictures of this? about this servo-mount conversion-kit: indeed very easy to make DIY, but I do know some guys that are VERY good in RC racing but can't screw a nut on a car without breaking some fingers :) So such a kit can be very handy. Thinking about it. If anyone wants some, I could make such a kit, by making some fitting special mounting-posts out of plexi. I'll try to make some and make some pictures, lol. |
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G, he used to be indecisive but now he`s not so sure :woot:
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